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Johnny Hunter - “Studies In Lockdown”.

Manchester based drummer Johnny Hunter has responded to the challenge of creating collectively improvised music in isolation with the release of his quartet's digital album "Studies In Lockdown".

Black Mountain Jazz, Abergavenny - The “Sorry We Missed You” Interviews

Black Mountain Jazz have taken the innovative step of e-interviewing three of the artists who were scheduled to appear at the Club during lockdown, Remi Harris, Claire Victoria Roberts and Kim Cypher.

SCOTT ROBINSON - “8 min. 46 sec.”

Scott Robinson has videoed a solo performance on bass saxophone lasting eight minutes, forty six seconds. It represents his extraordinary and very moving reaction to the killing of George Floyd.

“Lockdown For The Count” - Charity EP in aid of MIND.

Down for the Count, a London-based swing band, are releasing a new EP “Lockdown for the Count” on Friday 5th June 2020 with 50% of the profits from EP sales to be donated to the charity Mind.

“Call Me Irresponsible” by Stephen McCarthy Re-released for NHS Charities Together

Vocalist Stephen McCarthy’s 2006 jazz album, "Call Me Irresponsible", has been re-released with all of the profits going to NHS Charities Together. Press release attached.

The Billy Jenkins Listening Club.

The "Billy Jenkins Listening Club" is a series of podcasts featuring the South London based guitarist, composer & improviser Billy Jenkins, created & curated by photographer Beowulf ‘Wulfie’ Mayfield.

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Jazz Mann News

Brick Lane Jazz Festival announce second wave of artists for 2026 edition. 24th - 26th April 2026.

Tuesday, November 04, 2025

Brick Lane Jazz Festival has announced the second wave of artists for their fifth birthday edition, including the Tomorrow’s Warriors and Jazz re:freshed stage line-ups. Press release attached.

Guildford Jazz - Programme for December 2025.

Tuesday, November 04, 2025

Mick Thomas has forwarded details of forthcoming events at Guildford Jazz.

Public vote opens for Scottish Jazz Awards 2025.

Tuesday, November 04, 2025

The public vote opens today, giving jazz enthusiasts across Scotland the opportunity to champion their favourites. Fans can cast their votes until Friday 21 November. Press release attached.

Jazz Gigs & Events

K-Music Festival 2025, various venues, London.

Wednesday, October 01, 2025 - Thursday, November 20, 2025

Other Voices Festival, various venues, Cardigan, Wales.

Thursday, October 30, 2025 - Sunday, November 02, 2025

Pete Allen Jazz Band at Pizza Express Jazz Club, Soho, London.

Tuesday, November 04, 2025

Boo Hewerdine & Reg Meuross Duo plus Deborah Rose at Red Lion Folk Club, King’s Heath, Birmingham.

Wednesday, November 05, 2025

Ursula Rucker and Tim Motzer at the Imperfect Gallery, Philadelphia, Pa, USA.

Wednesday, November 05, 2025